On the Table 2021

The Kennedy Forum Illinois is partnering with The Chicago Community Trust to encourage community members to engage in small conversations that build relationships and encourage action around mental health and racial equity to benefit the public good. On the Table brings people together around a common purpose to listen to each other and learn from others’ experiences. These … Continued

A Seat at the Table: May is Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health month, and The Kennedy Forum is encouraging people to talk about mental health and substance use because the brain is part of the body and mental health is just as important as physical health. The Kennedy Forum uses this platform to engage thousands of people in conversations about mental health and … Continued

On The Table 2019: May 14

On The Table 2019 is platform developed by The Chicago Community Trust to engage residents in small conversations that build relationships and encourage action to benefit the public good. The Kennedy Forum uses this platform to engage thousands of people in conversations (ideally in small groups of about 8-12 people) about mental health and addiction in their … Continued

INTERFAITH LUNCH DIALOGUE : Mental Health and Trauma: Providing Hope, Help and Healing

Because religion and spirituality often play a vital role in healing, people experiencing mental health concerns often turn first to a faith leader. As such, clergy are often gatekeepers or “first responders” when individuals and families face trauma, mental health or substance use problems. In this important role they can help dispel misunderstandings, reduce stigma … Continued

On The Table 2017

Snapshot On The Table 2017 is an initiative of the The Chicago Community Trust. In partnership with the Trust, The Kennedy Forum is working to engage thousands of people in conversations about mental health and addiction. The conversation topics range from family and friends discussing how mental health has impacted their life, business people discussing … Continued

2016 Community Forum Resources

Our 60 speakers brought insight and information with them to their panels and conversations. Below we have posted resources that expand on those conversations.   Mikva Challenge Teen Health Council Policy Paper: [gview file=”https://thekennedyforumillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/THC-Policy-Paper-Summer-2016.pdf”]   Addressing First Episode Psychosis- Early Intervention for Serious Mental Illness: [gview file=”https://thekennedyforumillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Toolkit-CampusAdmin-Rev2.pdf”] [gview file=”https://thekennedyforumillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2017-Felton-Trauma-Psychosis-Brochure-v4.pdf”] [gview file=”https://thekennedyforumillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2017-Felton-Involvement.pdf”]   Mental Wellness at … Continued

2015 Gala & Forum 11.11

The Kennedy Forum’s 2nd Annual Illinois Forum & Gala will be held on November 11, 2015 at the Hilton Chicago. The Annual Illinois Forum and Gala serves as tool to inspire, elevate and expand our vision of what is possible in mental health and addiction. We convene leaders from across business, government, academia and civil society for … Continued